Know what's really scary this Halloween? Heather Losurdo and tea party ideologies on our next school board. Kevin Hill is the voice of reason who brings his hands-on experience as an educator to our school board. Character matters. He is a man of principle, a … [Read more...] about Tea Party in Wake County Schools Is Scary
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Wake Up – 5:00 Fridays
I realize I've been waxing about school board elections for a while now. I can be relentless when it comes to spending my passion points. I am thrilled to report that Tuesday's election results left me beaming. Christine Kushner won in my … [Read more...] about Wake Up – 5:00 Fridays
Wake County Election Day
I haven't much time but I wanted to wedge in one last word about today's election. It's raining, and I'm off to work my polling place for a few hours. I took Bird and Deal with me to vote this morning. Bird just so happens to have third grade CogAt testing today so I let him fill … [Read more...] about Wake County Election Day
Schools Benefit Us All – So VOTE
There was a time before I had children that I paid no attention to schools and school issues. I didn't see the relevance to my own life. I figured schools only mattered to the students and the parents, and sadly, I paid little attention to teachers back then. I took teachers for … [Read more...] about Schools Benefit Us All – So VOTE
Wake County School Board Setting Us Back
Personalize a digital slideshow I am not a disgruntled parent. But I am on the verge of being a disgruntled citizen. I live in a city where schools have been historically pretty damn good and are now on the verge of two giant leaps backwards. Wake County's school system … [Read more...] about Wake County School Board Setting Us Back
EVERYONE Needs to Vote in School Board Elections
Let me start by apologizing. I'm sorry this post is so heated. I'm sorry to come off as angry and negative. I'm sorry to let snark unleash its tongue. I'm sorry to rant. But I'm not sorry for caring. I'm not sorry for standing up for what I believe from the very core that makes … [Read more...] about EVERYONE Needs to Vote in School Board Elections
A Fund for Jennie
My friend Jennie is fierce. She is fiercely loyal, confident, and passionate. She has fierce convictions and a fierce attitude. She has a fierce love for her family, and her love for her husband is palpable in the way she talks about him and in the way she writes about her grief … [Read more...] about A Fund for Jennie